Koel Purie Rinchet Age, Wiki and Bio

Koel Purie Rinchet

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/11/1978
Age46 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

Bio/Wiki

Full nameKoel Purie Rinchet

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolModern School, New Delhi
College/University
  • York University
  • The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, a drama school in London, England
Educational Qualifications
  • Graduation in politics, philosophy, and economics at York University.
  • A Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) degree at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, a drama school in London, England

Personal Life

Religious ViewsAccording to Koel, she is not religious. Once, in a media interview, she said, 'I am not religious. I refuse to be put into a box of any kind.'
EthnicityAccording to Koel, visiting different countries has made her more open-minded, especially when it comes to religion. Once, in a media talk, she felt concerned about young Indian people who divided their minds on the basis of religion. She said, 'I consciously want to avoid that. I am very happy to celebrate my roots as a Punjabi and say this is what my culture and my language have given me, but I have no desire to be put into a box.'
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesReading books, Swimming, and Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsIn 2006, she was in a relationship with a London-based man, George.
Marriage Date14/02/2009

Family

FatherAroon Purie (businessman)
MotherRekha Purie (businesswoman)
Siblings
BrotherAnkoor Purie (businessman)
SisterKalli Purie (journalist)
SpouseLaurent Rinchet (senior director in the space aviation sector)
Children
DaughterName Not Known
Other Relative
Paternal AuntMadhu Trehan (journalist)

Career

Debut
English FilmEverybody Says I`m Fine! as Nikita (2001)
Hindi FilmRoad to Ladakh as Sharon (2004)
TVThe Great Escape (Star Plus)
AwardITA Award for Best Anchor - Talk/Chat Show for the television show “On The Couch With Koel” (2013)

Favourites

Books
  • Midnight Children
  • The Last Song of Dusk
ColourRed

Some Lesser Known Facts

Koel Purie Rinchet is an Indian actress, film producer, and television anchor.
She is the daughter of Indian media tycoon and India Today's editor-in-chief, Aroon Purie.
Koel is the Director of Thomson Press India Ltd.
In addition to acting and producing, she is a writer for magazines like Cosmopolitan and India Today.
Koel Purie enjoys wearing bikinis, as revealed by her and seen on social media.
She has been a tourism mascot in Tokyo and produced content in Paris for various platforms.
Red is Koel's favorite color, as evident from her belongings and apartment decor.
Koel has hosted TV shows and worked on movies in India, the UK, and Canada.
She also appeared in TV shows like "The Vice" and various stage plays.
Koel produced and hosted "On The Couch With Koel" featuring renowned guests.
In her free time, she loves traveling and reading books.
She practices yoga daily and shares it on social media.
Koel discussed her school life and university experience in a media talk.
She occasionally enjoys alcoholic beverages.
In 2023, Koel appeared in Zoya Akhtar's movie “The Archies.”
In August 2023, Koel released her book ‘Clearly Invisible in Paris.’
Koel shared insights into her writing skills and storytelling passion.
She is a passionate dog lover, often sharing photos of her pet on social media.